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Global Net Lease Inc (GNL)

335 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GNL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -16
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — GNL

Based on 339 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GNL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
339 hedge funds hold GNL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+24 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

151 buying176 selling
Last quarter: 176 funds reduced or exited vs 151 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 39 → 57 → 49 → 40. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 17% new
220 out of 339 hedge funds have held GNL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~40 new funds/quarter

39 → 39 → 57 → 49 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 39 → 57 → 49 → 40. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 343 holders: 241 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 37 entered 1–2 years ago, and 65 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 338 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in GNL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — GNL

In 2026 Q2, 151 hedge funds were net buyers of GNL (40 opened a new position, 111 added to an existing one), while 176 reduced or exited (120 trimmed, 56 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 62% of total institutional value in GNL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -16 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 339.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GNL

How many hedge funds hold GNL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of GNL vs. share price

Market Analysis: GNL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: GNL
335 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 335 355 -5.63%
13F Shares 164M 153M 6.94%
Total Value $1.44B $1.41B 2.34%
New Positions 39 49 -10
Increased Positions 109 117 -8
Closed Positions 58 34 +24
Reduced Positions 118 114 +4
Total Calls 3 4 -25.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

335 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in GNL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 GNL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Helix Partners Management LP 3.63% 3,021,832 $27.0M
2 Waterfall Asset Management, LLC 3.12% 570,029 $5.1M
3 Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group, Inc. 1.15% 301,987 $2.7M
4 Beck Capital Management, LLC 0.80% 484,227 $4.3M
5 Private Management Group Inc 0.77% 3,272,383 $29.3M
6 Concorde Asset Management, LLC 0.34% 66,205 $592K
7 Gagnon Securities LLC 0.28% 160,598 $1.4M
8 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.21% 24,478 $219K
9 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 0.21% 27,770 $248K
10 VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC 0.19% 28,138 $252K
11 Cobblestone Asset Management LLC 0.17% 44,945 $402K
12 MQS Management LLC 0.14% 13,175 $118K
13 Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.13% 449,908 $4.0M
14 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.11% 243,879 $2.2M
15 Van Diest Capital, LLC 0.10% 12,769 $114K
16 Paralel Advisors LLC 0.10% 295,500 $2.6M
17 Heffernan Advisory, Inc 0.10% 12,896 $115K
18 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.10% 108,135 $967K
19 NFSG Corp 0.09% 80,568 $720K
20 Brown Advisory Inc 0.09% 6,364,564 $56.9M
21 Thompson Investment Management, INC. 0.08% 77,392 $692K
22 Acorn Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.08% 34,824 $311K
23 Lazari Capital Management, INC. 0.08% 27,365 $245K
24 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.07% 150,481 $1.3M
25 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.06% 474,648 $4.2M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Global Net Lease Inc (GNL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GNL?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their GNL positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for GNL?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 176 funds reduced or exited vs 151 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for GNL holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 338 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in GNL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held GNL?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 220 out of 339 hedge funds have held GNL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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